November 29, 2008

5 in 1 Lobby - Post Presentation Plans


November 28, 2008

5 in 1 Lobby - 1:50 model in progress


5 in 1 - Lobby Sketch Models


Construction Week - Rammed Earth

The exploration of innovative techniques using a traditional construction method. In the pursuit of minimal formwork the week’s task was to explore the use of fabric, replacing the traditional method of timber formwork. A series of concept prototypes where made, investigating various methods of fixing seems, creating stability, and controlling form.

A process of trial and error led to the forming of a free standing wall 2m in height, 1.5m in length and a width that bulges from 200mm in excess of 500mm. A wall nearing the structural integrity of concrete expressing the aesthetic of a waterbed.

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November 19, 2008

5 in 1 - Lobby progress

Sketch model investigating spatial relationships and adjacencies.

November 15, 2008

5 in 1 - Lobby Competition


Video Project - Progression

Video Project

Concept sketches.

Deconstructed conventional hotel room.


Stay Out - Malmaison, Oxford

Date : 17/10/08 – 18/10/08

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Hip Hotel - Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel

The Marriott marquis is located in Atlanta, Georgia in USA. It is the third hotel forming the Peachtree Centre, all of which were design by John Portman over a period of nearly twenty years and each of distinguishing features.

Axonometric showing contextual relationships.

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October 05, 2008

GMT

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